This is a completely random post!  I have a lot of things running through my head right now.

Healthy Eating Emails

Like most of you, I get a ridiculous number of emails in regards to healthy/clean living, weight loss, exercise, etc.  I had a moment on Wednesday when I suddenly realized how few of those emails will pertain to me post op.  Particularly the ones that talk about eat this and not that or the ones that talk about portion sizes.  I will have a built in portion sizer.  The exercise ones will still of course pertain to me!

Primary Care Physicians Release

On Tuesday I had my final appointment with my PCP, where I had to get them to sign a release form for my surgery.  They looked through my labs done the previous week, checked out my EKG, my lung x-rays, etc. and within minutes I had a signed approval form.  I for some reason thought that this process would be more complicated.  I figured they would at least challenge me on the surgery, which they didn’t.  NICE.  I go to a physicians group, most of the time I can get my regular PCP, but she wasn’t available for the appointment, so I got a different person.  From his name, I was expecting an older Jewish guy, instead, I was faced with a guy who I’d be certain hasn’t finished med school and was wearing skinny slacks…

Liquid Diet

I for some reason keep counting down the days of my liquid diet.  Completely silly of me.  Post op I will be on full liquids again for 14 days!  At least for now I am chewing my dinner.  The whole chewing the dinner thing will stop as of Friday though.  I have to be on clear liquids on Saturday and Sunday.  Fun, right?

Final Nutritionist Appointment

I had this final appointment on Wednesday.  The nutritionist went through my labs that were pulled on the 8th, and went over what supplements I need to be sure to get in post op based on the results of my lab work.  They also worked with me on a schedule for eating and what to expect post op with my full liquid diet.

Final Pre-Op Visit with Surgeon

Dr. Mo was as nice as can be per usual.  He’s such a great doctor and I am so happy that I have him doing my surgery.  Hopefully I still believe that on Monday afternoon!